The Early Word: Slaps on the wrist for City Council chair and Arlington mayor
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Are y’all beaming with joy today? It’s Friday, May 29, and you can catch some laser beams set to music at Shelby Farms Park after dark.
Family drama: A Memphis City Council member received a warning for trying to use her position to benefit her niece.
Loves boosters? Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman’s shoplifting charge was dismissed on Thursday.
They’ll be the judges: Here are the judges who will hear the federal case against redistricting.
Stuck in jail: A federal judge is weighing whether a state law unconstitutionally forces low-income defendants to stay in jail.
NBA lottery reform passes: The Grizzlies were the only team to vote against new rules that discourage tanking in the NBA. Here’s why.
Where there’s smoke: Chef Flavas in Bartlett has served its last bowl of catfish and grits for a while.
Stop worrying about Fred Smith: Turns out the Briarcrest star will workout with the Memphis Tigers this summer.
App for that: If you live in DeSoto County, there’s a new app you can use to search for nearby sex offenders.
It’s all Greek … except for Harry Sinis’ pizza joint, where you can get a $15 deal.
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Bianca Phillips
Bianca Phillips is a Northeast Arkansas native and longtime Memphian who’s worked in local journalism and PR for more than 20 years. In her days as a reporter, she covered everything from local government and crime to LGBTQ issues and the arts. She’s the author of “Cookin Crunk: Eatin’ Vegan in the Dirty South,” a cookbook of vegan Southern recipes.
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